A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Yass Plains on 15 August 1861 because of the resignation of Henry O'Brien due to ill health.
Dates Date Event 16 July 1861 Henry O'Brien resigned. 25 July 1861 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 15 August 1861 Nominations 22 August 1861 Polling day 2 September 1861 Return of writ
Result
Henry O'Brien resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Yass Plains List of New South Wales state by-elections
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